Medical Assistant Trainee

WVU Medicine; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role focuses on assisting providers, performing routine clinical tasks, and supporting efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma (or be in an MA program), CPR certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required or you are a junior/senior in HS and enrolled in MA program.
• Current CPR certification on hire or within 90 days.
• Preferred: currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient assignments with good judgment and required skills.
• Reports observations to RN, LPN or Provider.
• Documents in patient chart per policy.
• Assists MAs, LPNs, RNs or Providers with rooming patients, forms, assessments, vital signs, etc.
• Performs clerical tasks including computer use, chart assembly, data entry, calls handling.
• Scans outside medical records, reconciles labs and diagnostic results into the EMR.
• Assists callers/visitors, routes inquiries appropriately.
• Performs and documents quality checks (refrigerator temp, crash cart, equipment) as directed.
• Schedules testing procedures (x-ray, ultrasound, mammogram, etc.).
• Completes on-the-job training and in-service education under supervision.
• Scribes appropriate documentation into permanent office record.

Skills

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Typing skills

Medical terminology

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently a junior or senior high school student AND enrolled in a Medical Assistant Program

CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Assists in providing direct patient care under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the certified Medical Assistant, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Provider. Identifies and meets the patient’s need in an outpatient setting in compliance with hospital policy and procedure. Actively seeks out new learning opportunities throughout the clinic environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. High School diploma or equivalent OR Currently a junior or senior level high school student AND enrolled in a Medical Assistant Program.

2. Current CPR certification upon hire OR obtained within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

1. Currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant Program

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs direct patient assignments, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility.

2. Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the RN, LPN or Provider.

3. Documentsin patientchart as appropriate for realm of responsibility and per policy and procedure.

4. Assists MAs, LPNs, RNs or Providers with rooming patients, completing appropriate forms, assessments, vital signs, etc. as directed.

5. Performs clerical skills as directed including use of computer, assembling charts, recording information, answering telephones, filing, etc.

6. Scans outside medical records, reconciles labs and diagnostic test results, hospital or other consultations reports into the EMR as appropriate under the direction of MA, LPN, RN or Provider

7. Assists callers and or visitors professionally, takes written messages, creates in-basket messages, or directly routes the caller/visitor to the appropriate person

8. Performs and documents findings of quality checks to include refrigeratortemp, crash cart, diagnostic equipment and eyewash as directed.

9 Schedules testing procedures for patients (i.e. x-rays, ultrasounds, mammograms, etc.) under the direction of MA, LPN, RN or Provider.

1. Completes on-the-job training, in-service education and carries our specific job duties under the supervision of a certified medical assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or provider.

2. Scribes appropriate documentation into permanent office record consistent with policies and procedure for physician findings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

3. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

4. Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, copiers and other business equipment.

5. Must have a strong stomach to handle various odors and sites dealing with wounds and various procedures performed in the office.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps.

2. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

3. Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.

4. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

5. Confined office space under fluorescent lighting.

6. Exposure to electrical current.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

2. Must have the ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific principles,and alsobe able to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.

3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

4. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills.

5. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

6. Must be excellent at transcribing medical information including the strong ability to spell accurately and correctly. Must have good medical terminology skills.

7. Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.

8. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be able to compensate for staffing needs as appropriate including ability to be flexible because itis expectedthat the associate will work in other WVU Medicine owned/operated clinics when staffing necessitates.

9. Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization.

10. Typing skills/keyboarding required/ strong ability to listen and absorb what the physician is saying and ascertain the physician needs.

11. Knowledge of medical terminology required by testing or completion of formal course work.

12. Demonstrated familiarity withphysician office computer systemssuch as EPIC or similar system, including use of electronic scheduling modules/Electronic Medical Records is required: testing of skills required as part of the interview process.

13. Demonstrates competency in clinical and technical skills, completes training as required, and correctly performs these skills on a consistent basis.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

SPGC Specialty Physicians of Garrett County, LLC

Cost Center

8318 SPGC Childrens Medical Group of Cumberland SPGC

Address

500 Greene Street

Cumberland

Maryland

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.